Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The successful candidate will join a current team of 6 Consultants and 2 Specialty Doctors. This is a general histopathology post, and the appointee is expected to support service delivery by complementing existing team members. For a substantive role, the appointee must have full registration with the GMC or be within six months of attaining a CCT in Histopathology at the time of the Appointments Committee. Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. The department provides a comprehensive histopathology service with a wide repertoire of specimens including breast, gastrointestinal, general surgical, gynaecological, urological, ENT, respiratory medicine, lymphoreticular, and dermatological specimens. There is no on-site neuro or cardiothoracic surgery or renal unit. Perinatal autopsies are carried out at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Gynae Cervical Cytology service is provided by Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department is moving to using digital pathology for primary diagnostics. The appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting and offered the opportunity to contribute to the future development of digital pathology diagnostics. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to: Provide advice on the diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of patients suffering from disease, reporting and interpreting specimens submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department, including participating in national external quality assurance programmes where appropriate. Participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. Work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of a comprehensive Histopathology service to users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports, and preparation of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required. Be jointly responsible for the supervision, training, and management of any junior staff in the department. Be jointly responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department, supporting the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities. Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, delivering the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care, and our Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users, and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
FRCPath or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) UK trained applicants must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of interview. Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Research degree in Histopathology. Experience
Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan. Understanding of all aspects of the specific focus of the role. Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload. The potential to develop management and leadership skills. Teaching
Willingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory, and nursing staff. Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role. Research
Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice. Good academic and research publication record. Other
Language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competently. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum
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The successful candidate will join a current team of 6 Consultants and 2 Specialty Doctors. This is a general histopathology post, and the appointee is expected to support service delivery by complementing existing team members. For a substantive role, the appointee must have full registration with the GMC or be within six months of attaining a CCT in Histopathology at the time of the Appointments Committee. Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. The department provides a comprehensive histopathology service with a wide repertoire of specimens including breast, gastrointestinal, general surgical, gynaecological, urological, ENT, respiratory medicine, lymphoreticular, and dermatological specimens. There is no on-site neuro or cardiothoracic surgery or renal unit. Perinatal autopsies are carried out at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Gynae Cervical Cytology service is provided by Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department is moving to using digital pathology for primary diagnostics. The appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting and offered the opportunity to contribute to the future development of digital pathology diagnostics. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to: Provide advice on the diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of patients suffering from disease, reporting and interpreting specimens submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department, including participating in national external quality assurance programmes where appropriate. Participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. Work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of a comprehensive Histopathology service to users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports, and preparation of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required. Be jointly responsible for the supervision, training, and management of any junior staff in the department. Be jointly responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department, supporting the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities. Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, delivering the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care, and our Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users, and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
FRCPath or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) UK trained applicants must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of interview. Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Research degree in Histopathology. Experience
Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan. Understanding of all aspects of the specific focus of the role. Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload. The potential to develop management and leadership skills. Teaching
Willingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory, and nursing staff. Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role. Research
Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice. Good academic and research publication record. Other
Language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competently. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum
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